FUNCTIONS OF THE BOARD:-
For the purpose of carrying out its functions, the Board executes such functions, through the above mentioned directorates. On the whole, (by the Edict) the organization is charged to perform the following responsibilities.

1. To administer, execute and enforce the provisions of the Town Planning regulations and allied development control laws.
2. To plan, promotes and secure the Physical Development and Environmental Improvement of the State.
3. To formulate, monitor, control and coordinate physical supervision of structures.
4. To administer, execute and enforce the provisions of the Building lines and regulations and other building provisions.
5. To provide, maintain and construct roads and other infrastructure for development.
6. Development of Town Planning Schemes, e.g. Site and Service, Provision of infrastructure in Public and Private Layouts, Urban Renewal and Upgrading of decayed settlements.
7. Urban beatification e.g. recreational parks, landscaping of road set-backs and open spaces.
8. Coordination of the Street Naming and House Numbering Schemes throughout the State.

FUNCTIONS OF EACH DEPARTMENT IN THE BOARD:
For the purpose of carrying out its functions, the Board executes such functions through the peculiarity of each department charged with discharging such functions. Below are the departments and their functions.
1.  DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPLY :
The functions of the Directorate of Administration and Supply include the following:
a.  Assisting the Chief Executive in execution/implementation of the policies of the Board.
b.  Co-ordination of the activities of other Directorates of the Board.
c.  Co-ordination and handling of Administration and Personnel matters – Recruitment, Promotion, Staff Discipline, Transfer, Training and Welfare.
d.  Supervises and coordinates activities of open and Secret Registries.
e.  Coordinates Repairs and Maintenance of Office Equipment, Vehicles, Transport Matters and Office accommodation.
f.   Organise Junior Management Committee.
g.  Purchase/Procurement. Verification and Confirmation of valuation before payment. Supervision of Store for stock taking/inventory stationery LPO SIV, Endorsement.
h.  Arranges for Press Conference and Public Relations.
i.   Any other duties assigned by the Chief Executive.
2.       SCHEMES AND DEVELOPMENT CONTROL DEPARTMENT:
The functions of the above department are:-
(1)     Development Control.
(2)     Preparation of Schemes i.e upgrading already decayed settlements.
(3)     Processing of building plans for development permit.
(4)     Opening of access roads within scheme sites.
3.       ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT:
          Functions of Environmental Health Department:
1.       Undertakes site inspections of all proposed building including factories, School, Residential and Religions houses.
2.       Vetting of proposed building plan to ensure that all necessary sanitary facilities are adequately provided.
3.       Liaises between the Kogi State Town Planning and Development Board and other related Ministries and agencies on Environmental Health Services matters.
4.       Assists in organizing patrol team in the Board.
5.       Pest, Rodent and other Vector Control.
6.       Organizes practical training for students on I.T.F in Environmental Health.
7.       Organizes and Coordinate weekly Environmental Sanitation in the Board and to see to the cleanliness of the Office Premises.
8.       Formulates, monitor, control and coordinate Environmental Health policies, plans and activities in the Board.
9.       Fumigation of Residential and Commercial building within the State to get rid of Rodent and Pest.
10.     The department has also participated fully in the plan processing activities of the Board.
4.       URBAN AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT:
          1.       Coordination and Supervision of activities of all the Area Offices.
          2.       Coordination of building plan processing for approval.
3.       Organizing Public Consultative Forum at State and Local level to enlighten the Public on the Board activities and to encourage public participation in planning activities.
4.       Collation and Analysis of all Building Plans submitted to Board and the Area/Zonal Offices (ie types, uses, Approved, Pending and Amount generated).
5.       ACCOUNTS AND FINANCE DEPARTMENT:
          1.       Controller of Board Finances.
2.       Collection of Revenue, Lodgment into Bank and Making Monthly Returns.
3.       Payment of Staff Salaries and Other charges
4.       Preparation of Annual Budget Estimates.
5.       Advises the Board on Financial Matters.
6.       Attending to all financial matters as it affects the Board.

6.       WORKS DEPARTMENT:
Primarily, the department is charged with the responsibility of carrying out all Physical Developments for the Board, such as construction of Buildings, Opening and Construction of roads and landscaping.
The department also handles consultancy services for the public on the following areas; Architectural and Structural drawings, Construction of Buildings, Roads and Landscaping.
7.       DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND RESEARCH:
          1.       The Department is responsible for Street Naming.
2.       Undertakes a Consultative Forum in collaboration with Urban and Regional Planning Department and the communities before streets are named.
3.       The Department is responsible for the controlling of Bill board and Signboard erection.
4.       It also takes charge of House Numbering.